VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/07/2026The exchange brought together initiatives and experts working across the Mediterranean to explore practical, adaptable solutions for water reuse, resilience and local stakeholder engagement in island and coastal destinations. 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Sophie introduced the VERNE project and shared early learning from its pilot on water-circularity systems, with a focus on how nature-based solutions (NBS) can support more sustainable water management in the tourism sector. 100
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/07/2026💧 VERNE at the AQUAMAN International Workshop on Water Scarcity Mitigation in Tourist Destinations Sophie Lamprou from Impact Hub Athens represented the #VERNEproject during the workshop’s panel on Technical and Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Water Use in Piraeus, Greece. 100
Reposted by VERNEEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/07/2026✅ Good news for Europe's waters! The Commission's report on the Nitrates Directive gives it a clean bill of health! The law works, and the benefits outweigh costs 3-7 times over 💪 The challenge now isn't new rules, it's implementation. 💧🌍 #WaterResilience #NitratesDirective #PolluterPays 21811
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026VERNE is working to accelerate the transition towards circular and sustainable tourism by connecting stakeholders, supporting systemic solutions and helping destinations create positive value. Sophie’s participation brought these ambitions into an dialogue with changemakers from across sectors. 001
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026The forum created a valuable space for meaningful conversations on how business, communities and innovation can contribute to a more beautiful, inclusive and #sustainable future. 101
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026We were delighted to see the #VERNEProject represented at the World Beautiful Business Forum in Athens by our partner Sophie Lamprou, Co-founder and Managing Director of VERNE partner Impact Hub Athens. 🌿 #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #TourismInnovation #WorldBeautifulBusinessForum 101
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 18/06/2026What if understanding a food system starts with understanding a place? On Bornholm, food, tourism, and sustainability come together in one powerful story. Learn more: verneproject.eu/circular-tou...verneproject.euIF YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE FOOD SYSTEM, YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND BORNHOLM - VerneHow Bornholm is shaping sustainable and circular tourism through food systems. Discover the EU VERNE project, local innovation, and research driving future tourism models. 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Our panelists include; ⚡ Georgios Charalampous, European Commission ⚡Pelle Nybirk, Gourmet Bornholm ⚡Bent Egberg Mikkelsen, Professor, Lund University ⚡Helle Munk Ravnborg, Bornholm Regional Municipality ⚡Edgar Valverde, PNO Innovation 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Going to be in Bornholm on Friday? Join us for a debate moderated by Peter Funch with an impressive panel to discuss "Food for circular thoughts – how do we cater for the sustainable tourists and travelers of tomorrow?" 100
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The focus: authentic local storytelling, multisensory digital nature experiences, and a strong sense of wellbeing, sustainability, and place. #VERNEProject #NuuksioLakeland #SustainableTourism #VirtualNatureTour #DigitalTourism #Finland 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Nuuksio Lakeland’s Virtual Nature Tour is taking shape through co-design! On 25 May, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and researchers joined an online workshop to refine the story, audience, and experience of this VERNE pilot. Learn more: verneproject.eu/nuuksio-lake... 110
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026🌍 Circular tourism meets sustainable gastronomy and it's happening in Bornholm. The VERNE project is bringing together local voices & global ideas to reimagine how tourism can be a force for good 🌿 Check out the event 👇 verneproject.eu/circular-tou... #CircularTourism #Sustainability 020
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/05/2026New #VERNEproject video out now! 🎥 Learn more about the project, its goals, and the impact it aims to create. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxYF... #innovation #sustainabilityyoutube.comVERNE Project VideoYouTube video by VERNE 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Shaping the future of Nuuksio Lakeland 🌲 Join our Nuuksio Lakeland Stories online co-design workshop on 25 May 2026 (13:00–15:30 EET) and help develop new nature-based stories for global visitors. 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/mue8pxs9 #NuuksioLakelandStories #NatureTourism 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 22/04/2026 ❓ How do we actually measure #circulartourism in practice? VERNE is developing an indicator framework to respond to this question. We recently hosted 2 co-creation workshops & you can learn more on our website: tinyurl.com/4ap3w7zb #verneproject #SustainableTourism #indicatorframeworkverneproject.euCETT Successfully Delivers Two Co-Creation Workshops to Build VERNE’s Circular Tourism Performance Indicator Framework - VerneVERNE’s EU-funded workshops co-create KPIs framework to assess environmental, social and economic impact across European destinations. 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 15/04/2026VERNE partner LUKE will have an Open House bringing together projects exploring intersections of immersive technology, nature experiences, and sustainability. 📅 15 April 2026 📍 Viikki Campus, Helsinki (Latokartanonkaari 9, A-building) 🎟️ Free and open to the public - tinyurl.com/3rbpeatb 000
Reposted by VERNEEuropean Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 24/03/2026♻️Circularity is the direction of travel. Is your business keeping up? Join the next #EUCircularTalks webinar on 31 March to hear how the #EUEcolabel can give your company an edge. Sign up here👉 assets-eur.mkt.dynamics.com/2c4bd077-fff... @ecopreneur-eu.bsky.social @beuc.eu @ecesp.bsky.social 143
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 23/03/2026Our 3rd General Assembly (4 March 2026) brought all #VERNEproject partners together to reflect on progress and plan next steps 🌍 Great momentum so far and so much more to come! Join us 👉 verneproject.eu/join-our-com... #CircularTourism #Sustainability 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/03/2026An excellent event was organised by our project partners at the Natural Resources Institute Finland in Helsinki this week! They hosted an engaging roundtable with #VirtualReality and #ImmersiveTechnology developers. Learn more about their work on our website: verneproject.eu/finland/verneproject.euFinland Pilot - VerneFinland Pilot. Verne. Helsinki & Uusimaa region, Finland – Virtual Nature-Based Tourism Service. Discover more about Pilot. 001
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 04/03/2026🌿 How might immersive tech reshape how we experience nature in cities? On 5 March, the Natural Resources Institute Finland will host a Virtual Nature Lab exchange in Helsinki as part of the VERNE Project to explore the future of virtual nature experiences. #VERNEProject #VirtualNature #XR #VR 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 24/02/2026🔔Last chance to join! Our upcoming webinar "Re-shaping Tourism: Practical Circular & Regenerative Solutions for Sustainable Destinations" starts at 14 CET! 🎯Register to join us: forms.office.com/pages/respon...forms.office.comMicrosoft Forms 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Join us on 24 Feb 2026 for a joint webinar showcasing transferable practices, concrete tools, and lessons learned from EU-funded projects shaping the future of sustainable tourism: VERNE (that’s us!), Regenera4MED, SECreTOUR, Green2Grow & Cross-Re-Tour. 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2s46hhu5 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 27/01/2026Turning theory into practice: #VERNE's #roadmap isn't static: it's continuously refined through real-world testing in #pilotDestinations. A living document that evolves with the sector's #needs & #opportunities Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 23/01/2026From baseline to breakthrough: #VERNE's methodology starts with KPI assessment, prioritizes interventions by #impact & #feasibility, then creates continuous #improvementCycles. Every recommendation links to measurable #results. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Isolated initiatives aren't enough for #circularTourism. Example: Hotel food #waste → local #composting → #regenerativeAgriculture → farm-to-table #experiences → #destinationAppeal. Systems thinking creates virtuous cycles! Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/01/2026Last Chance to Register for tomorrows webinar! 💡 Register now: tinyurl.com/fvefaxu2 Date: 22 January 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CET Location: Online #sustainabletourism #circularsolutions 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 20/01/2026From reactive to #strategic: many destinations react to #tourism problems instead of preventing them. #VERNE shifts this with predictive models & scenario planning to anticipate #impacts before they occur. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 15/01/2026Real #challenges need real #solutions: Hotels can't control guest #consumption, tour operators face complex #supplyChains, #destinations balance #growth vs #protection. #VERNE addresses each sector's unique circularity obstacles. Full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Interested in #CircularSolutions for #SustainableTourism? Join our free project webinar on the 22nd January at 10 CET! Register now: shorturl.at/Iog65 Learn more: verneproject.eu/webinar-on-s... #EUprojects #Cops #CommunityLed #LocalCommunities #TourismInnovation #InclusiveInnovation 001
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 12/01/2026#Data drives better decisions: #VERNE provides tourism-specific #metrics for #circularity, translating #sustainability into indicators that resonate with #businesses Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Every #destination is unique: what works in Denmark may not work in Greece. #VERNE tools adapt to #localContexts, considering #governance structures, #culture & stakeholder dynamics specific to each place. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 05/01/2026Hidden #opportunities in #circularTourism: procurement favoring #sustainableSuppliers, tourist taxes funding #environmentalRestoration, zoning reducing transport needs. #VERNE helps identify the most effective #policyLevers. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 26/12/2025✨ Season’s greetings from the VERNE Project! Thank you to everyone who supported and collaborated with us this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead. 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Virtual nature tourism for Finland's Uusimaa region. Six stakeholders at Luke's campus in #Helsinki co-created digital tour concepts for Nuuksio National Park. Can immersive experiences inspire visitation while supporting sustainability? #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #Science4EUverneproject.euLuke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice - VerneLuke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice Finland – On November 19, six stakeholders gathered at the Natural Resources Institute of Finland, focusing their activities on co-creating innovative virtual nature tourism concepts for Nuuksio National Park and the Uusimaa region. The meeting launched the Community of Practice for Luke‘s Virtual Nature Pilot. Research Professor ... Read more 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Can #CorporateMuseums serve circular tourism? Seven stakeholders explored this at Petersens Tegl A/S in #Denmark, a brick manufacturer with 200+ years of history. #VERNE's first corporate heritage Community of Practice session #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EUverneproject.euCorporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism - VerneCorporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism SDU Community of Practice Explores New Approach At Petersens Tegl A/S, a brick manufacturer with over 200 years of history, seven stakeholders gathered to discuss the value of corporate heritage. The meeting marked the first Community of Practice session for the University of Southern Denmark‘s VERNE pilot, focused on corporate ... Read more 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 28/11/2025𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦'𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 CETT has featured #VERNE on their website, highlighting the consortium's collaborative approach to transforming European tourism #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #TourismInnovation #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EUcett.esVERNETourism’s ecological footprint is a continuous challenge for local communities and their ecosystems. 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Can circular tourism work economically? #Bornholm's Community of Practice tackled this question head-on, bringing together local food producers and tourism operators to explore sustainable gastronomy tourism on #Denmark's "food island of the Baltic. #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EUCyoutu.beVerne - Bornholm's CoP Kickoff Meeting Insights about the digital platform that already exists for business to business purposes 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 24/11/2025#CircularTourism requires #collaboration: hotels connecting with local producers, transport integrating with cultural sites, waste management aligning with business ops. #VERNE facilitates these #partnerships. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d... 000
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 10/11/2025#TouristDestinations must balance #development with #sustainability. #VERNE provides #strategicTools for local authorities to create #circularTourism that protects #environment & #communities, turning #challenges into #opportunities. Read full article: verneproject.eu/innovative-d... 011
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 03/11/2025From European aspiration to global reality: VERNE transforms circular tourism from theoretical exercise to widespread practice. The roadmap gives stakeholders not just the "why" but the "how" of sustainable transformation. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Bridging the sustainability gap: Many tourism operators know what to do but struggle with HOW to do it. VERNE's roadmap transforms good intentions into actionable steps with sector-specific guidance & measurable outcomes. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 06/10/2025VERNE Essentials Tourism does not have to be all or nothing. We at VERNE demonstrate how small, practical changes can have a big impact. Because sustainable tourism is a journey, not a destination. Join us on this adventure! #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Turistmonitor features VERNE's Bornholm pilot as European hotspot for circular gastronomic tourism. Lund University and University of Copenhagen research how tourists can contribute back to local communities. Read the full article on our website: bit.ly/3WgSTWrbit.lyBornholm Featured in Danish Tourism Magazine as VERNE Circular Food Tourism Hotspot - VerneBornholm Featured in Danish Tourism Magazine as VERNE Circular Food Tourism Hotspot Danish tourism magazine highlights island’s role as European laboratory for sustainable gastronomic tourism Danish professional tourism magazine Turistmonitor has published an extensive feature on VERNE’s Bornholm pilot, highlighting the island’s role as a European laboratory for sustainable gastronomic tourism. The article explores how ... Read more 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 24/09/2025🔄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹? Transform tourism from extractive industry that depletes resources into regenerative force that enhances quality of life for everyone involved. Measurement makes this transformation possible. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 22/09/2025🎯 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 VERNE's KPIs help businesses set realistic targets, design interventions, allocate resources wisely, and communicate progress transparently. Tools that actually support decisions! Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 19/09/2025💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. When tourism businesses can measure their footprint accurately, they protect landscapes that locals and visitors both treasure. Impact becomes human and meaningful. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2025🏝️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. Real-world validation ensures these tools work everywhere tourism happens. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 15/09/2025📊 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗘'𝘀 𝗞𝗣𝗜 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟱 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: resource efficiency, waste reduction, economic impact, social value, and visitor experience. Finally, comprehensive metrics that capture tourism's real impact! Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu... 010
VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 12/09/2025🎯 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆. VERNE offers practical tools—roadmaps, timelines, and risk analysis—to help any tourism business go circular. It’s time to turn sustainability into strategy. Read the full article here: verneproject.eu/cost-benefit... 010
